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    Randall Fusee

    Randall Fusee

    Founded two startups, ran all sales and bus dev for both. One led to a successful exit in the NFL. Previously worked in sales and ops for large companies.

    Business Development Lake Worth University of Marylan...
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    Coda Music
    Coda Music
    Founder, CRO 2019 - Present (over 7 years)
    Founded startup and raised 750K seed funds to launch the venture. Led product development and established channel partnerships. Negotiated licensing contracts with all major... more record labels.
    global apptitude
    global apptitude
    Founder, CRO, Head of Sales and Business Development 2012 - 2019 (about 7 years)
    Overall responsibility for revenue and growth for the company, which provided technology solutions for professional sports franchises worldwide. Directly handled all sales,... more customer relationships, strategic partnerships and business development. Sold SAAS software to over 150 sports franchises worldwide and handled all account management and strategic partnerships. Increased subscription revenue YoY for 5 straight years, from a starting point of $0 to a recurring book of 2.1M.

    Compusearch Software Systems
    Compusearch Software Systems
    Hosting Business Development / Operations Director 2007 - 2012 (almost 5 years)
    Directed multi-faceted engineering teams (IT, DBA, Technical Support, Hosting) for the leading provider of government contracting software.
    · Technical leader for multimillion-dollar... more government contract bids.
    · Launched and grew a new line of business which provided outsourced hosting services as a key part of SaaS business proposals.

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    global apptitude, Coda Music
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    Compusearch Software Systems
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    Achievements

    Coda Music

    Raised capital and created a freemium music streaming product for mobile devices. Directly handled all contract negotiations for licensing.
    · Raised $700,000 angel round in 2019.
    · Launched commercial product in March 2020.
    · 42,000 MAU within 3 months of launch

    Global Apptitude

    Overall responsibility for revenue and growth for the company, which provided technology solutions for professional sports franchises worldwide. Directly handled all sales, customer relationships, strategic partnerships and business development.
    · Sold SAAS software to over 150 sports franchises worldwide. Increased subscription revenue YoY for 5 straight years, from a starting point of $0 to a recurring book of 2.1M.
    · Full account management of the entire book, averaging 15% same account revenue growth YoY using consultative approach.
    · Pursued and captured strategic partnerships with: STATS LLC, OptaPro, Prozone Sports, and MLBAM resulting in rapid growth across various markets.
    · Negotia

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Business Development Sales Executive Leadership Strategic Partnerships Channel / Partner Relationship Management
    Locations
    West Palm Beach Miami
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    How to win friends and influence people

    What's your favorite non-business book?

    A Brief History of Time

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Investing in startups

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Start something and take chances

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    Invented to mobile technology that transformed athlete to coach communications

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    TikTok

    What's your super power?

    Rare combination of business intelligence, sales/relationships, and tech! I can speak all 3 languages.

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    Email: [email protected]

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Stay aggressive, make assertive decisions and constantly evaluate their effectiveness, stay humble and admit when you get something wrong, and adapt as needed!

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Solving the most difficult problems where others have failed

    What was the most impactful class you took in school?

    Technical Writing

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    I wish I would have worked in startups much earlier in my career

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    I was typecast as a technical director, with a technical background and resume. I overcame that to have a second career in sales and business development, culminating in founding two of my own companies.

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